January 13, 2011
Source: National Public Radio
http://www.npr.org/2011/01/13/132904866/armys-spiritual-fitness-test-angers-some-soldiers
Multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll on soldiers: Witness the rise in suicides and other stress-related disorders. A few years ago, the Army noticed that some soldiers fared better than others, and it wondered: Why?
One reason, says Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum, is that people who are inclined toward spirituality seem to be more resilient.